Glorious Wedding Flowers

I love flowers, who wouldn't working in one of Ireland's magnificent gardens at Powerscourt! But on a personal level I love them too and for me the flowers that stand out most are the big blousy blooms in soft pinks and lilacs, almost giving a vintage feel.

Bloomsday Flowers

There are so many options to choose from and it's important to take onboard the advice from your chosen florist. They can advise on the flowers that are in season, what will work with your overall wedding theme and what works best with your complexion and that of you hubby to be!

Bloomsday Flowers

Most wedding florists will keep a portfolio of their past weddings so you can readily see if their style suits yours.  Here in Ireland we seem to play it a little safe when it comes to using colour but a colourful display of flowers will certainly keep the ambience upbeat.

Austen Flowers

Your bridal bouquet is the perfect accessory to your wedding dress so it's important to choose the right tone and flower.

Bloomsday Flowers

Some lovely blooms to watch out for are; Echeveria, Hyacinth, Lisianthus, Lilac, Iris, Delphiniums, Dahlia, Tulips, Carnations, Freesia, Roses, Lilies, Amaranths, & Hydrangea to name a few...

Little Daisy Flowers

Remember that the flowers that look well with your dress also need to work well with the groom, bridesmaids, flower girls, and your venue. Simple though it seems one might forget that the venue may have vivid or muted colours in their function facilities and it is all about complimenting colours in your overall wedding theme.

The Flower Factory

Bloomsday Flowers

The Flower Factory

Austen Flowers

The Flower Factory

Bloomsday Flowers

For some inspiration on colour schemes have a look at some of these wonderful mood boards! I have also put together some great pics of wedding flowers, from vintage, to vivid colours to the more subtle tones of white and the soft feminine tones light pink.

              "Pick a flower on Earth and you move the farthest star" - Paul Dirac

www.powerscourt.ie/weddings

Wedding Cheesecake

Wedding Cakes with a Difference!

We are all familiar with the traditional wedding cake although some have become quite modern over the last few years offering a different cake in each tier!

Well here's something a little different, a cheesecake, made with tiers of different cheeses.

 Sheridans Cheesemongers have been creating wedding cheese cakes for several years and they now supply hundreds of cheese cakes all over the country each year.

They pride themselves on only supplying the finest quality and value Irish and Continental cheeses. For your big day, you will get the best advice and value from an experienced award-winning cheesemonger; the Irish market-leading wedding cheese cake specialist.

Celebration cakes made from cheese are becoming increasingly popular both here and abroad. It’s not a cheesecake. The basic idea is that - either as an alternative or in addition to the traditional tiered cake - guests are presented with several cheeses which have been stacked one above the other and decorated to resemble a classic wedding cake. To make it look like a traditional cake, round cheeses of decreasing diameters are used. This 'cheese cake' is later disassembled and used as the cheeseboard - an after dinner option which many people prefer to traditional wedding cake anyway!

Sheridans offer lots of options, ideas and advice on choosing your cheeses. You can keep it Irish or they can cater for any other preference that you may have.

Once you have your cheeses selected you can assemble and decorate them anyway you like. The pastry chef wherever the reception is being held will usually be only too delighted to decorate the cake for you.  Or find someone artistic to garnish it in an attractive manner ( you will probably be too busy on the day!) Everyone has their own personal ideas.

Seasonal fruits are a great way to add the finishing touches to your cake. Foliage, fresh figs, green/purple grapes, flowers, and even some figurines all seem to work well. If you are worried about cut flower or leaf stems touching the cheese, wrap the stems in a little clingfilm or foil.

Many customers have also added some chutneys and pickles to go with their cheeses. 

For further information you can contact Sarah in Sheridans at sarah@sheridanscheesemongers.com  or in Dublin, dublinshop@sheridanscheesemongers.com

Galway on 091 564 829 or Dublin on 01 679 3143 

www.sheridanscheesemongers.com

One of our brides last year and a wonderful cheese cake made!

www.powerscourt.ie/weddings

www.willoreilly.com

Our Wines

Champagne, Prosecco and White Wine Selection

Searsons Wine Merchants have been providing the wines at Powerscourt Weddings for the last number of years.

They work largely with family wine producers, many of whom bear the responsibility of maintaining a great reputation which was built by generations before them. This shows through in the quality of their wines and the passion they show in promoting them. 

They are located in Monkstown in Dublin and are only too delighted to meet with our couples and talk them through their pricing and wines on offer.

Champagne & Prosecco

Trouillard Champagne

A jaunty little number. Crisp, clean and full of taste.

 "Jeio" Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Brut, Bisol
This vivacious wine has a rich creaminess with lots of aromatic peach fruit flavours. Finishes on an extremely elegant citrus note.

Bruno Paillard Brut Premier Cuvee

A bespoke Champagne from a small and prestigious house in France. Appreciated by wine lovers throughout the world.

White Wines

Cedar Creek, Reserve Chardonnay (Australia)

A lovely plump chardonnay without the oak - full of fruit but with a crisp finish.

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico (Italy)

This is a beauty! Crisp granny smith fruit and wonderful citrus notes, this wine has a broad appeal.

Huia, Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand)

This beautiful, classic sauvignon from Marlbourough is also organic and biodynamic - less guilt with the pleasure!

Macon-Fusse, Domaine des Valanges (France)

Delicious chardonnay fruit with a lovely mineral streak.

Chablis, Domaine des Malandes (France)

Classic Chablis showing ample ripe fruit - a stunning wine.

For more information on Searsons Wines, just give them a call or drop them an email.

Telephone: 01 2800 405

Email: orders@searsons.com

Address: Monkstown Crescent, Monkstown, Co. Dublin

Weddings at Powerscourt House

www.powerscourt.ie/weddings

Canapes and Starters

All things food!

My favourite subject - glorious food....

A plate to impress your guests - thats all part of making your wedding day so special. Spoil the people you love and what better way to do it then to serve them fresh, tasty and colourful dishes.

Feast your eyes on these wonderful canapes and starters!

Delicious Anti Pasti ideal for any taste buds!

These mini beef sandwiches are sure to go down a treat

Mini Mushrooms on Toast

Smoked Irish salmon, creme fraiche, blinis with chives and marinated red onion

Rare beef croute, sweet onion puree, horseradish cream, watercress and crisp shallot

An assortment of Canapes

Cherry Tomato Bombs!

Salmon Canapes

Vietnamese Spring Rolls

Domini and Peaches Kemp of Feast Catering pride themselves on perfection and offering variety and a first class service when it comes to catering for your wedding.

With the freshest of ingredients sourced from local Irish suppliers we bring you the best in Irish meats, cheeses and vegetables and we change the menus each season.

To view our full menus for our weddings at Powerscourt House, download our latest brochure.

Watch this space to see our sumptuous main courses, delectable desserts & petit fours!

POWERSCOURT HOUSE
hospitality@powerscourt.net
www.powerscourt.ie/weddings


FEAST CATERING
www.feast.ie

Wedding Apps

Plan your wedding with these great apps!

We all know how daunting it is to plan a wedding but look at the resources available and it can make planning that big day so much easier. There are some great wedding apps for our bridal couples and I have searched out a few for you to try.

iWedding Deluxe (iphone)

iWedding Deluxe is the iPhone wedding planner app that will organize, guide and inspire you while keeping all the vital information at your fingertips.

Wedding Happy - Wedding Planner (iPhone)

This app is great very detailed and has received some great reviews.

Wedding Budget (iPhone)

This app does one thing really, really well: it manages your wedding budget. The Wedding Budget app will help budgeting brides keep track of all costs and expenses, and remind you when to make deposits and payments to your wedding vendors.

Gift Organiser - (Blackberry)

Once the wedding is over and the gifts unwrapped, you’ll need a handy gift organizer, like the Gift Organizer app, to help you organize your gift wedding ideas and send thank you cards. 

Wedding Countdown (iphone)

Getting married is one of life's biggest milestones! And Wedding Countdown makes the anticipation more exciting - customized according to your liking! I have seen so many people use these it seems to be a very popular app!

Wedding Countdown (android)

When someone asks: "When is your wedding?", 
You can now say: 
"After 480 kisses!", OR 
"In 178,326 heartbeats!" OR 
"In precisely 184,072 minutes"

Sharing your countdown via Email or Facebook!

It's fun!

Wedding Planning (android)

This application will help you to:

1) Plan your budget. Conduct actual and estimated costs.

2) Make a list of guests.

3) Make a plan for seating guests.

4) To control planned to do list.

5) To instruct some cases to assistants.

6) Make a detailed plan for the wedding day.

The Knot Ultimate Wedding Planner (iphone)

Now you can access and input your wedding planning details anytime, anywhere. The best part? Your iPhone planner will automatically sync up with your tools and account on TheKnot.com!

Wedding planning is tough - just ask any bride. However using these apps can make planning your special day much easier. There are quite a few apps out there so shop around and see what works best for you. There are even apps for wedding gowns, wedding cakes, florals and so much more!

Happy Planning

Carmel:)

Competition Time!

Love is in the air this month and to celebrate St. Valentine's Day we would like to offer you the chance to win a lunch for two to the value of €50 in the newly opened Hatch and Sons

www.hatchandsons.co

Enjoy a scrumptious and ‘hearty’ meal for two at the rustic and homely Hatch & Sons kitchen in Dublin’s Fair City.

Priding themselves on the simple philosophy of easy and quick home made foods, Domini and Peaches Kemp have focused on making exceptionally good food from Ireland’s finest home grown produce.

The menu alone will remind you of mammy’s home cooked breakfast, Victoria sponge and scones, with the addition of some wonderful teas and coffees, this dining experience will be one to remember.

Simply email the answer to the question to hospitality@powerscourt.net along with your name and address;

Where did Hatch & Sons get its name, click here for hint

www.hatchandsons.co

Powerscourt House & Gardens have teamed up with Domini & Peaches Kemp to create a magnificent wedding experience. We cater for your requirements and offer a highly personal service to ensure that your wedding day is unforgettable.

Filled with charm and grandeur this stately home is the perfect wedding venue set amongst the romantic Wicklow countryside. Download our new brochure for 2013.

Closing Date 17th February 2013

The winner will be notified by email.

Good Luck!